LISBON - DESCRIPTION
As the capital of Portugal this City has an important and fascinating history and below is a comment on its past

This interesting and very endearing city was made the official capital of the Kingdom of Portugal in 1256 although it had been in the Christian hands since 1147 when Afonso Henriques had liberated the town from the Moors. Even today the foundations of Roman buildings are being discovered pointing to its importance of its location throughout the ages. Like most other capitals in Europe, Lisbon has its own individual character influenced and moulded by its own history and its inhabitants. (For the purpose of this brief description most historical factors have been left to the many good guidebooks). Lisbon has in its existence recorded several serious earthquakes, one in 1505 and a second in 1512. However, due to the last and most destructive earthquake in 1755 the centre of the city was virtually completely destroyed. This gave the then powerful Marquis de Pombal the opportunity to create, at that time, his radical and impressive layout of streets. The idea of wide avenues and streets was a complete change to the narrow and haphazard ones that abounded in all major cities. Although this conception today may seem normal and is found in most of the capitals of Europe the concept was new and very impressive.

LISBON AREA GOLF COURSES - : Aroeira I : Aroeira II : Belas : Belavista : Campo Real : Estoril Golfe Clube : Estoril Golfe Clube-Blue : Golf Academy Estoril Sol : Lisbon Sports Club : Montado : Oitavos Golfe : Paço do Lumiar : Penha Longa Atlântico : Penha Longa Mosteiro : Quinta da Beloura : Quinta da Marinha : Quinta do Peru : Ribagolfe I : Ribagolfe II : Santo Estevão : Troia :

GOLF ACCOMMODATION - Where to Stay

LISBON - EVENTS
21st March onwards - Concerto da Primavera
4th Sunday after Easter - Procissão dos Terceiros Franciscanos
25th April - Dia da Liberdade
April to May - Festival Internacional de Teatro
April to September - Época Tauromáquica
1st May - Dia do Trabalhador
May to June - Feira do Livro
10th June - Dia de Camões
12 and 13 June - Festa de Santo António
23rd and 24th of June - Festa de São João
25th to 1st July - Festa de São Pedro
5th October - Implantação da República
1st November - Dia de Todos os Santos
15th August - Dia da Assunção

LISBON INFORMATION

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LISBON AREA RESTAURANTS - Where to eat

A Charcutária A restaurant whose cuisine specializes in every dish associated with the use of "charcuterie" Accepts Credit Cards and only open for lunch. Closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Rua Coelho da Rocha, 97 - Lisbon	213 951 180
A Galeria A popular restaurant providing Italian/Portuguese cuisine with a good and varied wine cellar. The ambience is made by the varied exhibitions that adorn the walls. Accepts Credit Cards. Closed on Sunday.
Rua de São Bento, 334 - Lisbon	213 952 552
A Travessa The cuisine of this recommendable restaurant is a successful combination of French and Portuguese. This is complimented by its wine cellar. Accepts Credit Cards and closed on Sunday.
Travessa do Convento das Bernardas, 12 - Lisbon	213 902 034
Adega Tia Matilde Specialties from the cuisine of Portugal are presented with care and in a attractive ambience. Accepts Credit Cards. Closed Saturday evening and Sunday.
Rua de Beneficéncia, 77 - Lisbon	217 972 172
Casa da Comida Stylish ambience in a relaxed surrounding compliments a Portuguese cuisine with International alternatives. Accepts Credit Cards. Closed Saturday for lunch and Sunday.
Rua das Portas de Santo António, 23 - Lisbon	213 421 466
Casa de Leão This restaurant is located within the walls of the Castelo de São Jorge. Classical Portuguese décor and food to match. Accepts Credit Cards.
Castelo de São Jorge - Lisbon	218 875 962
Clara An elegant and well located restaurant with an attractive terrace and a competent cuisine. Accepts Credit Cards. Closed Sunday evening and Monday.
Campo dos Mártires da Pátria, 49 - Lisbon	218 853 053
Consenso The restaurant is in the old palace of the Marquês de Pombal. The cuisine is of an International style with Portuguese overtones. Accepts Credit Cards and closed on Sunday.
Rua Academia das Ciências - Lisbon	213 468 611
Conventual An elegant restaurant frequented by politicians. The cuisine is Portuguese complimented by it good wine cellar. Accepts Credit Cards. Closed on Saturday and Monday at lunch time and all of Sunday.
Praça das Flores, 45 - Lisbon	213 909 246
Eleven Overlooking the top of Eduardo VII Park and with a sensational view down to the Rossio. Chef Joachim Koerper offers his "fine dining" menu in a modern setting. Awarded a Michelin Star in 2006, it is the first restaurant in Lisbon to achieve this recognition. Accepts Credit Cards and open for both lunch and dinner
Jardim Amália Rodrigues - Lisbon	213 862 211
Escorial Located in downtown Lisbon this restaurant provides a quality International cuisine in a professional manner and backed with a good cellar. Accepts Credit Cards.
Rua das Portas de Santo Antão, 47 - Lisbon	213 463 758
Estufa Real A combination of good cuisine and interesting décor, located in the Botanical Gardens makes this restaurant different. Credit Cards accepted and closed on Saturday.
Jardim Botânico da Ajuda - Lisbon	213 619 400
Gambrinus This restaurant enjoys a certain fame for its stylish manner of presenting its dishes and for the congenial atmosphere and service. Accepts Credit Cards.
Rua das Portas de Santo António, 23 - Lisbon	213 421 466
La Cocagne Locate within a old Palace and with views over the Estuary this restaurant serves dishes influenced by French cuisine supported by a good wine cellar. Accepts Credit Cards.
Curva dos Pinheiros, Estrada Marginal - Oieras	214 414 231
La Paparrucha This restaurant serves typical Brazilian cuisine and is popular for its ambience. Accepts Credit Cards and closed on Monday.
Rua Dom Pedro V, 18 - Lisbon	213 425 333
O Faz Figura An elegant décor and Portuguese cuisine combine with a good cellar to provide an enjoyable restaurant. Accepts Credit Cards. Closed Saturday lunch and Sunday.
Rua do Paraíso, 15 - Lisbon	218 868 981
O Polícia One of the older and most certainly popular restaurants in Lisbon. Essentially a Portuguese cuisine. Accepts Credit Cards. Closed Saturday evening and Sunday.
Rua Damasceno Monteiro, 9B - Lisbon	218 870 830
Os Arcos Serving a Portuguese cuisine with some specialities dishes created by the chef and a good supportive cellar. Attractively decorated with a leaning for the past. Accepts Credit Cards.
Rua Costa Pinto, 47 - Paço dos Arcos	214 414 231
Pabe Styled on a Portuguese version of an English Pub. Mainly grilled meats with some traditional Portuguese cuisine. Accepts Credit Cards.
Rua Duque de Palmela, 27 - Lisbon	213 536 437
Pap'Açorda An interesting restaurant serving a Mediterranean cuisine with Portuguese traditional regional dishes. The ambience is split between two different décors for the diners choice. Accepts Credit Cards. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Rua da Atalaia, 57 - Lisbon	213 464 811
Paris The name is deceptive as the cuisine is mainly typical Portuguese. Accepts Credit Cards.
Rua dos Sapateiros, 126 - Lisbon	213 469 797
Quinta dos Frades A distinct influence of professionalism in its cuisine and lively ambience. Notable selection of cheese. Accepts Credit Cards. Closed Saturday night and Sunday.
Rua Luís Freitas Branco, 5D - Lisbon	217 598 980
Solar dos Presuntos This cuisine of this restaurant is directed in the main at traditional dishes from the north of Portugal. Accepts Credit Cards and closed Sunday.
Rua das Portas de Santo Antão, 150 - Lisbon	213 424 253
Stravaganza For enthusiasts of Italian cuisine with ambience then this restaurant in Alfama should satisfy most tastes. Accepts Credit Cards.
Rua do Grémio Lusitano, 20 - Lisbon	213 468 868
Sua Excelência The cuisine is essentially Portuguese with some of the specialities originating from the ex-colonies of Portugal. Accepts Credit Cards and closed on Wednesday.
Rua da Conde, 34 - Lisbon	213 903 614
Tágide With a good view over the city and located in a smarter part of the city this is a fashionable place to be seen eating. The cuisine is Portuguese/International in style and served in an attractive decorated period room. Accepts Credit Cards and closed Sunday.
Largo da Academia Nacional de Belas Artes - Lisbon	213 420 720
Varanda da União Located on the 7º floor with good views over the city and the estuary. The professional Portuguese cuisine and table service. Accepts Credit Cards. Closed Saturday lunch and Sunday.
Rua Castilho, 14C-7º - Lisbon	213 141 045
Vendemar A restaurant for diners to enjoy typical well prepared Portuguese regional cuisine. Accepts Credit Cards and closed on Saturday.
Rua das Portas de Santo Antão, 142 - Lisbon	218 868 981
Via Graça Located in Alfama with good views over the city and the estuary. The cuisine is based on a modern interpretation of Portuguese traditional dishes. Accepts Credit Cards. Closed Saturday lunch and Sunday.
Rua Damasceno Monteiro, 9B - Lisbon	218 870 830
XL The cuisine is an interesting mixture of Portuguese, Spanish and French, and supported by a good wine cellar. Accepts Credit Cards and closed on Sundays.
Calçada de Estrela, 57 - Lisbon	>213 958 118
RESTAURANTS WITH FADO Clube de Fado Located in an old building the ambience is traditional. The cuisine is in harmony with what is normally served to accompany the Fado evening. Accepts Credit Cards and only open for evenings.
São João da Praça, 94, 9B - Lisbon	218 852 704
Sr. Vinho Typical cuisine associated with a restaurant for the singing of Fado. Located in Alfama with good views over the city and the estuary. Accepts Credit Cards. Open only in evenings.
Rua do Meia-á-Lapa, 18 - Lisbon	213 972 681
A Severa Another restaurant where the cuisine is acceptable but not as important as that of the quality of the Fado singers. Accepts Credit Cards. Open only for evenings and closed on Thursday.
Rua Damasceno Monteiro, 9B - Lisbon	218 870 830
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Symbol ratings shown against a restaurant are as follows:
Michelin Star (2004) - Rating for Comfort - Value for money